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Fire Protection Foreman

  • Open Hall, NL, Canada

Full-time

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Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Foreman
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Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Vulcan Fire Protection Services is seeking a motivated, driven, and dependable Fire Sprinkler Foreman to lead crews and oversee the installation, service, testing, and troubleshooting of fire sprinkler systems. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who takes ownership, holds high standards for safety and quality, and is committed to getting the job done right, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Installation, service and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems along with related equipment.
  • Lead, oversee, direct and delegate appropriate tasks to fitters and helpers as needed to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements and exceed the goals established by the company.
  • Ensure projects are achieved within financial and productivity budgets.
  • Ensure all equipment, including specialty valves and fire pumps, are in strict compliance with manufacturer requirements.
  • Conduct and coordinate necessary testing of systems and ensure required certifications are completed.
  • Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, and other personnel in the basic process of service, repair and system installation.
  • Maintain communication with customers and provide information as required.
  • Maintain inventory on service vehicles.
  • Perform other job-related tasks.

Expectations

  • Strong communication, reliability, honesty, and accountability
  • Safety consciousness
  • Complete all necessary training and certification programs
  • Ensure proper jobsite maintenance, including, but not limited to:
    • Inventory management
    • Equipment maintenance, care, and security
    • Timesheet accuracy
    • Cleanliness and organization
  • Maintain and emphasize quality control
  • Communicate effectively and professionally within the organization and with internal and external customers
  • Active participation in team meetings
  • Ability to work overtime, out of town, or on-call as needed
Knowledge Base

  • Must have knowledge of fire sprinkler piping systems which includes fabrication of related piping and the various materials and applicable joining methods.
  • Understand fire protection installation requirements.
  • Ability to properly read fire protection blueprints.
  • Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • American Fire Sprinkler Association training program designed for fire sprinkler foreman, preferred.
  • Certified state/federally-accredited Foreman, preferred.
  • State Backflow testing and repair certification, preferred Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred.
  • Nicet II & III certification, preferred Understanding of NFPA codes and standards.
  • Work Experience:
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Foreman
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a fire sprinkler helper, preferred.
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a fire sprinkler apprentice/fitter, preferred.
5996 W 1050 N Fountaintown, IN 46130

Fire Suppression

Fire Pumps

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Protection and Risk Engineering

Fire Alarms

Fire Watch

Services

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Vulcan Fire Protection Services

(317) 504-9878

info@vulcanfp.com
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Responsibilities

Lead crews installing, servicing, testing, and troubleshooting automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment. Manage project schedules, budgets, safety, quality, equipment compliance, inventory, customer communication, and training for helpers and apprentices.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of foreman experience, knowledge of fire sprinkler piping and installation requirements, blueprint-reading ability, and understanding of NFPA codes and standards. Preferred qualifications include fire sprinkler helper or apprentice/fitter experience, foreman training or certification, backflow testing and repair certification, lift certifications, and NICET II or III certification.

Skills

  • Fire Sprinkler System Installation
  • Fire Sprinkler System Service
  • Troubleshooting
  • Crew Leadership
  • Task Delegation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Fire Protection Piping Fabrication
  • System Testing
  • Fire Pump Compliance
  • Safety Management
  • Quality Control
  • Budget Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Communication
  • Training and Instruction
  • NFPA Codes and Standards

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Categories

  • Trades
  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Security & Safety
  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Fire Sprinkler Systems
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Pumps
  • Fire Protection Piping
  • Piping Fabrication
  • Manufacturer Requirements
  • Fire Protection Blueprints
  • NFPA Codes and Standards
  • System Installation
  • System Service
  • System Testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Foreman
  • Crew Leadership
  • Project Scheduling
  • Budget Management
  • Productivity Budgets
  • Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Backflow Testing and Repair
  • Forklift Certification
  • Scissor Lift Certification
  • NICET II
  • NICET III
  • Fire Sprinkler Apprenticeship
  • Fire Sprinkler Fitting
  • Customer Communication

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